The Michigan Center for Civic Education seeks motivated secondary civics and government teachers looking for a student-centered, research driven ways to teach the foundations of our government, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights and contemporary applications. Twenty-five selected teachers will become the second cohort of the James Madison Legacy Project. The Project is centered on the newly updated We the … Continue reading Grant Funded Secondary Civics PD
Author: Roy Sovis
Jeans for Troops Program
From an email sent out by Sgt. Joe Pace. To Our Dedicated School Officials, As a retired Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, Iraq War Veteran, and a father of two, I want to encourage you and your school to participate in our Jeans for Troops program to support our veterans. In the past, support from this program … Continue reading Jeans for Troops Program
Teaching the 2016 Elections
From NCSS July 12, 2016 Tuesdays, July 12, 19, and 26, 2016 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT Fee: $40 members / $80 nonmembers During this webinar series participants will analyze background information, policy and position statements, and current political trends that will provide them with the necessary information and resources to teach the 2016 presidential … Continue reading Teaching the 2016 Elections
Big History Project
The Big History Project is history told through engaging videos, animations, articles and classroom activities targeting middle and high school students. The project is a joint effort among teachers, scholars, scientists, and their supporters designed to provide a free, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary curriculum for high school students. For an overview of the project watch David Christian's … Continue reading Big History Project
Genesee Go On August 2, 2016, the voters of Genesee county will decide whether or not they want to invest in the youth of Genesee County. If approved by voters Genesee Opportunity provides a stipend for current-year high school graduates to attend approved colleges and training institutions through funding from countywide tax dollars. Based on 1/4 … Continue reading
Adaptive Learning and Progress 